Turkish football federation supported by Ozil, who announced his departure from the German national team – News from the national team – Football

"As head of the FFT, I express my full support for Mesutu Ozil and his family, I condemn the threats and derogatory statements that were sent to the football player because of its origin In the public and non-public space, each player must be protected from humiliation, discrimination and hatred.All representatives of the international football community are obliged to continue the fight against racism and intolerance, "said Demiroren in a statement posted on the FFT website

Ozil announced Sunday that he no longer wanted to represent Germany. Earlier, he had been criticized by the president of the German Football Union (DFB), Reinhard Grindel, for a meeting with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan. The London Arsenal midfielder said the DFB officials did not respect his Turkish roots and "selfishly became an instrument of political propaganda".

Ozil, who defended the colors of the national team, in 2014 he became world champion.